LibGuides: Pro & Con Resources: Government Information

Government Information Resources

You may wish to support your argument with data, statistics, and other information available from government agencies. Below is a small selection of resources which may help you in your research, especially if you are examining a topic at the national level.

For additional guidance, visit the Library's guide to Government Information.

ABA Supreme Court Preview
Analysis of cases given plenary review by the Supreme Court before oral argument. Written for a general audience from the American Bar Association.
Congressional Research Service
CRS reports provide Congress with both anticipatory and on-demand research and analysis to support their legislative, oversight, and representational duties. All reports adhere to the core values of CRS; they are authoritative, objective and nonpartisan. Reports range in length from several pages to more than one-hundred pages and cover the full breadth of topics of interest to Congress.
USA Facts
A nonpartisan and nonprofit civic initiative to present data on the American population, government, and society.

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Social Explorer provides quick and easy access to current and historical census data, demographic information, election data and marketing profile data. The interface lets users create maps and reports to illustrate, analyze and understand demography and social change. User Guide

National Survey of State Laws by Richard A. Leiter (Editor)
Call Number: Online
ISBN: 9781414410500
Publication Date: 2007-11-01
State-by-state comparisons of laws on a variety of topics.